<p> Health & Safety Inspection Checklist</p><p>Date: Inspected By: Comments and Specific Department: Dietary Initial if OK Location if needed 1. Fire Prevention  Are staff aware of where extinguishers, hose cabinet, pull station alarms and fire blankets are?  Are staff aware of evacuation procedures in the event of a fire?  Are fire extinguishers maintained and tagged?  Do staff know how to correctly operate a fire extinguisher?  Are fire doors clear?  Are fire and disaster plans available to workers?  Are all emergency exits marked appropriately?  Are all emergency lighting units working and well maintained? 2. Storage  Are heavy items kept in the safe lift zone?  Are stored chemicals tightly sealed?  Are proper tools for opening crates/boxes provided and used?  Are storage racks/shelves free of sharp areas, burrs or slivers?  Are materials stored clear of lighting fixtures?  Are supplies stored in such a way so as not to fall? 3. General Housekeeping  Are all areas tidy and uncluttered?  Are spills wiped up immediately?  Are hoods, grease and air filters cleaned on a regular schedule?  Is flooring in good repair?  Are all ventilation vents clean and in good order? 4. Waste Disposal  Is broken glass and opened tins being disposed of appropriately?  Are garbage cans emptied routinely?</p><p>- 1 - August 2008 Health & Safety Inspection Checklist</p><p>Comments and Specific Department: Dietary Initial if OK Location if needed 5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  Are staff aware of when PPE is required?  Is PPE readily available?  goggles, respiratory protection, hand protection  Is PPE being used? 6. Equipment  Is the equipment in good repair and grounded?  Are cords intact?  Is hot food handled and transported in a manner to avoid spillage?  Do walk-in freezers/refrigerators allow for opening from the inside?  Are floor mixer and slicers operated with the guards on?  Are knives and cleavers stored properly?  Are staff instructed in the safe operation of equipment?  Are safe ladders/step stools available and used for reaching shelved items?  Are tables and chairs well maintained?  Are maintenance procedures in place for the repair of equipment? 7. Safe Work Procedures  Are safe work procedures available for all hazardous functions?  Do staff follow them?  Is a copy of the current OH&S regulations available?  Do staff enter isolation units? If yes do they have proper training in Infection Control Routine Practices? 8. Lifting  Are correct lifting procedures used?  Are staff aware of ways to prevent repetitive motion injuries?  Are lifting devices available and used?  Have all staff received Object Moving instruction? Are training records current?</p><p>- 2 - August 2008 Health & Safety Inspection Checklist</p><p>Comments and Specific Department: Dietary Initial if OK Location if needed 9. Ergonomics  Have staff been instructed in hazards and warning signs of Musculoskeletal Injuries identified in this department?  Is the department flow appropriate to the tasks?  Do employees stand for long periods? If yes, is footwear or other anti-fatigue matting available?  Are chairs appropriate for the task?  Are computer stations properly set up for staff manning the station?  Do staff know the protocol of getting ergonomic reviews done? 10. WHMIS  Are employees instructed in safe use of hazardous chemicals?  Are all products correctly labeled?  Are material safety data sheets (MSDSs) available in the areas where the chemical is used?  Do staff follow the instructions for safe use? 11. Working Alone/ Security  Do staff work alone? Are appropriate controls put in place for their protection?  Are security measures adequate to protect staff from violent clients or family members?  Do staff use the buddy system to exit the building during night hours? 12. Violence/ harassment  Are appropriate policies, training and procedures in place to protect employees against workplace violence/harassment? 13. Lighting  Is lighting in all storage rooms and walk-ins adequate and properly maintained?  Is emergency lighting available, if necessary? 14. Noise  Are noise levels elevated in this area?  If yes, has sound level testing been done during work hours?  Has appropriate hazard identification and controls been put in place where necessary?  PPE, signage </p><p>15. Temperature Extremes  Are extreme temperature fluctuations due to seasonal changes monitored? When necessary.</p><p>- 3 - August 2008</p>